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>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> president obama says the u.s. has a moral obligation to intervene in libya. he will now have control. >> america's role will be limited. we will not put ground troops into libya, but we will focus our unique capabilities on the front and at transfer responsibility to our allies and partners. tonight, we are fulfilling that pledge. >> the rebels meet heavy resistance but about a continue the walk westward. there is fighting in the western city hall as pro gaddafi forces and get back partial control. thank you for joining us, coming up, a state of maximum alert over the crisis at the fukushim
>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> president obama...
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the radiation coming out will be dissipated in the long by the time they ever reach america. the levels are not -- there is some misunderstanding about radiation. there is a constant -- and idea that this is a death ray or you will get cancer. radiation is a very mild carcinogen. within the levels people would be experiencing now, there is not a serious health concern. it is only the people who are very close to the scene who are being affected. it will probably stay that way unless there is some other unforeseen disaster. >> unfortunately we have to me that there but thank you for your insight. four people along the japanese coast the nuclear threat adds to the challenges they face. in one city survivors not only having to cope with the aftershocks, they also fear exposure to radiation. >> amidst the devastation and destruction there is a new concern. it is carried with the rain that started falling. hidden in these drops could be another danger, tiny particles blown from the nuclear disaster that is unfolding 60 miles to the south. it is as if this place has not been batter
the radiation coming out will be dissipated in the long by the time they ever reach america. the levels are not -- there is some misunderstanding about radiation. there is a constant -- and idea that this is a death ray or you will get cancer. radiation is a very mild carcinogen. within the levels people would be experiencing now, there is not a serious health concern. it is only the people who are very close to the scene who are being affected. it will probably stay that way unless there is...
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it is also here for america's banks. i met with community bankers in san antonio, texas when holly petraeus and i went down to the air force base. we listen to their concerns. it really has become clear that what we can do as a consumer agency to cut regulatory burdens is to make risks and prices clear. it will be good for credit unions. it'll be good for the financial institutions. they are willing to put up a pradesh pretending it is at one price. these competitors take families away from the founder banking systems. they need a stronger economy. that is what we are here to do. >> thank you for that response. i heard my friend talked about all we have in the bill. it seems like they are the voice for medium-sized and large banks. explain to me why they are so concerned? >> many thought the business models are a way the round -- the world is. we need to figure out how to turn the revenues. king it impossible to compare one project with others. some of them are very concerned. >> thank you very much. >> thank you. >> tha
it is also here for america's banks. i met with community bankers in san antonio, texas when holly petraeus and i went down to the air force base. we listen to their concerns. it really has become clear that what we can do as a consumer agency to cut regulatory burdens is to make risks and prices clear. it will be good for credit unions. it'll be good for the financial institutions. they are willing to put up a pradesh pretending it is at one price. these competitors take families away from the...
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welcome to "bbc news," broadcast on pbs in america. a state of emergency has been announced that two nuclear power plants. thousands of people who live around the complex which is about 150 miles northeast of tokyo, they have been told to leave their homes because of a possible radioactive leak. >> nearly 24 hours after disaster first struck, and other could be brewing on the pacific coast. two nuclear power plants are malfunctioning forcing japan to declare the first ever nuclear emergency. thousands of people in nearby have been ordered to leave and authorities have set up an evacuation zone. in total, five reactors have been damaged. the tsunami and earthquake knocked out their power supply. >> these are like radiators in your car, you have to have radiators to dissipate the heat. if this does not happen, the water stops circulating. if it is a car, your engine seizes. if it is a reactor, it can blow up. >> japanese authorities have taken the step of sending radioactive steam from two reactors into the atmosphere. this risks it cont
welcome to "bbc news," broadcast on pbs in america. a state of emergency has been announced that two nuclear power plants. thousands of people who live around the complex which is about 150 miles northeast of tokyo, they have been told to leave their homes because of a possible radioactive leak. >> nearly 24 hours after disaster first struck, and other could be brewing on the pacific coast. two nuclear power plants are malfunctioning forcing japan to declare the first ever...
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is muslim america doing enough to root out the enemy within? this is the questioner, peter king, a defiant republican congressman from new york. >> i remain convinced that these hearings must go forward and they will. to back down would be a surrender and an abdication of what i believe to be the main responsibility of this committee, to protect america from a terrorist attack. >> democrats alluded to mr. king's past links with political violence. he was once a vocal supporter of the i.r.a. but their main objection is that these hearings could alienate muslim americans, even drive them into the arms of terrorists. >> this hearing today is playing into al qaeda right now around the world. >> america's first muslim congressman was called as a witness and broke down, recalling a muslim paramedic who died on 9/11. >> he was a fellow american who gave his life for other americans. his life should not be identified as just a member of an ethnic group or just a remember of a religion. >> all agree that the threat is changing. 10 years ago, al qaeda la
is muslim america doing enough to root out the enemy within? this is the questioner, peter king, a defiant republican congressman from new york. >> i remain convinced that these hearings must go forward and they will. to back down would be a surrender and an abdication of what i believe to be the main responsibility of this committee, to protect america from a terrorist attack. >> democrats alluded to mr. king's past links with political violence. he was once a vocal supporter of...
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until today's outburst, it was an important ally in america oppose the war on terror -- america's war on terror. bbc news. >> you're watchin g bbc news. supporters of colonel gaddafi out in force. they are worried it might slip into civil war. refugees continue to see the growing turmoil in libya. at 39 years old, the defense minister looked to have a bright future. he was even a hint as a future german leader, but revelations that he plagiarized part of his thesis has now forced his resignation. >> until now, he has had a charmed political life. young, a glamorous wife. today, the charm ran out. he resigned because of a plagiarism scandal. >> he says, and a friendly talk with the chancellor, i will resign from my job. the attention was diverting him from his role as defense minister. the doctoral thesis he said he wrote he did not write entirely. it was the work of others. it had gone from the minister, dr. google, dr. cut-and-paste. chancellor merkel strode to the microphone and said she accepted his resignation. she says that she was surprised when he asked to speak to me by phone.
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welcome to bbc news, broadcast on pbs in america and around the globe. a mammoth relief mission is swinging and action in northeastern japan after it was struck by a devastating tsunami claiming hundreds of lives. the disaster was triggered by a 8.9 magnitude earthquake, the most powerful since records began in that country. states of emergency have been declared. people living nearby, up to 300 bodies have been found. >> suddenly it strikes. almost in the blank of the night and without warning. it is terrifying. there is a threat more menacing still. the speed of a jet aircraft. the tsunami defenses are among the best in the world. it is not movable, unstoppable, removing everything in its destructive process. it reduces the house in seconds. the quake struck at 2:46 local time in the middle of a normal working day. imagine being in this office when this happens. for a moment, they freeze, immobilized by panic. a frantic scramble for shelter. >> we are going to break out of the report because we are going to go to the meteorological agency. they are giv
welcome to bbc news, broadcast on pbs in america and around the globe. a mammoth relief mission is swinging and action in northeastern japan after it was struck by a devastating tsunami claiming hundreds of lives. the disaster was triggered by a 8.9 magnitude earthquake, the most powerful since records began in that country. states of emergency have been declared. people living nearby, up to 300 bodies have been found. >> suddenly it strikes. almost in the blank of the night and without...
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. >> president obama pledge to try the detainees in civilian court in america. it has proved almost impossible. much of the evidence obtained through torture and ill treatment is likely to be thrown out. half the remaining detainees have been cleared for release. many of the countries they come from do not want to take them back, believing they are too dangerous. some who have been released have already rejoined al qaeda. >> we created guantanamo bay in cuba and said it was to preserve our way of life and get the first thing we jettisoned was the rule of law. hypocrisy breeds hatred and i'm fred -- i am afraid it has spread hatred. large numbers around the world despise us who used to feel sympathy for us. >> after two years in office, president obama has been unable to fulfill his promise to close guantanamo. it may be that when the president seeks reelection, his promise may remain unfulfilled. >> dozens of people have been rounded up in a major operation against one of italy's organized crime groups. they're considered more powerful than the sicilian mafia an
. >> president obama pledge to try the detainees in civilian court in america. it has proved almost impossible. much of the evidence obtained through torture and ill treatment is likely to be thrown out. half the remaining detainees have been cleared for release. many of the countries they come from do not want to take them back, believing they are too dangerous. some who have been released have already rejoined al qaeda. >> we created guantanamo bay in cuba and said it was to...
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in america, and around the world. japan's prime minister declares a state of maximum alert over the crisis at the fukushima nuclear plant. president obama has made his first formal speech on the military campaign in libya. the address in washington came amid some criticism in the united states that the president has yet to explain what the goals of military action are and how long the military action will last. he responded by saying that a failure to act would have carried a far greater price for both american and libya. but he made clear military action will not go beyond the u.n. mandate and regime change must not be pursued by force. >> of course, there is no better off with a duffy of of power. -- with the duffy out of power. i embrace that goal and will actively pursue its turn non- military means. broadening our military mission to include regime change would be a mistake. the task i assigned our forces, to protect the libyan people from the immediate danger and to establish a no-fly zone carries international
in america, and around the world. japan's prime minister declares a state of maximum alert over the crisis at the fukushima nuclear plant. president obama has made his first formal speech on the military campaign in libya. the address in washington came amid some criticism in the united states that the president has yet to explain what the goals of military action are and how long the military action will last. he responded by saying that a failure to act would have carried a far greater price...
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it will be controversial here in america. it will be people in congress saying, well, who exactly are we giving our arms to? just today, we've had a senior american admiral, the supreme exander of nato's military forces in europe saying that there are possibly al qaeda elements within the group opposed to colonel gaddafi. so it would be hugely controversial to arm those people, and barack obama might wait and see before making a final decision. >> thank you for that. the mission to protect civilians and ice -- isolate the libyan leader dominated discussion at an international conference in london. david cameron said we are here to help the libyan people in their hour of need. they agree that colonel gaddafi has completely lost legitimacy. jeremy reports. >> the u.s. jets returning to their base. the decision to use air power against colonel gaddafi's libya was taken very quickly, so quickly that they're still sorting out the politics behind it. that was one reason for the london conference. assembling ministers and diplomats
it will be controversial here in america. it will be people in congress saying, well, who exactly are we giving our arms to? just today, we've had a senior american admiral, the supreme exander of nato's military forces in europe saying that there are possibly al qaeda elements within the group opposed to colonel gaddafi. so it would be hugely controversial to arm those people, and barack obama might wait and see before making a final decision. >> thank you for that. the mission to...
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from russia, america, china, and there is a large number of bombs made in britain. the purchase stuff is all very old. if a bomb landed on it, it would be a major disaster. what'd the rebels volunteered to drive us a around. nine bombs have been planted here, but no one knew where. everyone was hoping for a no-fly zone by the western powers. >> please. >> for now, there is no protection year against the air force. just a few nervous volunteers. >> with the air force one of the few remaining assets, the no-fly zone is something the international community has been discussing. it is an option that has mixed reaction. the united states is moving its military might in the area closer to libya. >> the threats of an attack from above could be stopped if american air force jets were patrolling lydia's skies. -- lydia's skies pretty hillary clinton told american politicians that libya could end up in democracy or in the chaos of the protracted civil war. >> one of those actions under review is a no-fly zone. there are arguments that favor it. questions that would be raised
from russia, america, china, and there is a large number of bombs made in britain. the purchase stuff is all very old. if a bomb landed on it, it would be a major disaster. what'd the rebels volunteered to drive us a around. nine bombs have been planted here, but no one knew where. everyone was hoping for a no-fly zone by the western powers. >> please. >> for now, there is no protection year against the air force. just a few nervous volunteers. >> with the air force one of the...
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welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast on pbs in america and around the globe. washington reintroduce this military trials at guantanamo bay despite anç earlier promise to close it down. the party is over for the highest-paid actor on american television. charlie sheen is sacked from his, a program. ç>> the six gulf states includg saudi arabia have called on the un security council to implement a no-fly zone over libya. the un needed to protect libyan citizens. earlier president obama said the u.s. and allies are stillç considering a military response to the situation in libya where he said people are facing unacceptable violence. >> i want to send a clear message to those around colonel gaddafi. it is their choice to make how they operate moving forward. theyç will be held accountable for whenever violence continues to take place there. in the meantime we have made no consulting in brussels are around a wide range of potential options, including potential military options. >> president obama's comments come asç the second day of a concerted counter-of
welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast on pbs in america and around the globe. washington reintroduce this military trials at guantanamo bay despite anç earlier promise to close it down. the party is over for the highest-paid actor on american television. charlie sheen is sacked from his, a program. ç>> the six gulf states includg saudi arabia have called on the un security council to implement a no-fly zone over libya. the un needed to protect libyan citizens. earlier...
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this probably would not have happened without america's vigorous support. crucially, of course, we have these five abstentions. 10 votes in favor and five against led by china and russia. interestingly of course, in that group is germany. germany, the biggest country in the european union, has very serious feelings about whether the air strikes are possible or whether they will lead to a potential escalation or a regional conflict. >> any of the ambassador's apart from the germans talk about military actions about strategic air strikes? >> no, what we had is a lot of rhetoric and a lot of show of unity. there is a tension. clearly no one is sure how this military action is going to proceed from here on in. president obama telephoned the british prime minister and the french president to make sure that they were going to go forward. there is a serious lack of detail and that is warning the skeptics, the five nations that abstained. >> -- that is worrying the skeptics. >> why do you think they took the step of not be telling this resolution? china and russia
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does that not only become america's problem but the international community's problem? >> i think it becomes the world's problem to deal with him. but by in large as long as we keep the pressure on him, the chances that all of the people supporting him now will continue to support him, i think diminish because a lot of people who support him do so because they thought he was go to win. whatever else may happen there is no way he will prevail over a united libya. >> do you see americans being drawn into a offensive on the ground in libya given the fact we heard from many speaking to us on bbc news about the casualties that are being suffered on the ground? >> no. i don't think the united states will be drawn into a ground conflict. the u.n. resolution talked about the fact that you can't have occupying forces and president balm made it clear that the united states won't send in ground forces. >> they may have to change their point of view given the fact that as president obama made it very clear that his primary motive was to help the humanitarian situation, help the lib
does that not only become america's problem but the international community's problem? >> i think it becomes the world's problem to deal with him. but by in large as long as we keep the pressure on him, the chances that all of the people supporting him now will continue to support him, i think diminish because a lot of people who support him do so because they thought he was go to win. whatever else may happen there is no way he will prevail over a united libya. >> do you see...
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we are doing is absolutely in the terms of the nuclear security council resolution, britain, france, america, we have no selfish interests. this is not about libyan oil. we want to stop this decatur murdering his people at the invitation of the arab league. this is not iraq or what has happened in the past. this is a about a much more multilateral and fair future where the arab states are asking us to do with them what we are currently engaged in. >> there is a clear vision that you want to see. >> here in london, the council is polishing their plan for a democratic libya. >> is there any guarantee that libya will not disintegrate like afghanistan or eventually iraq. what i see in the interim transitional matter is an organizational matter that wants to only be there. it wants to transition to a democratic libya. none of us want to see libya divided. >> a reminder of the headlines this hour, president obama has said the libyan leader is greatly weakened and will ultimately step down. he did not rule out providing military help to the libyan rebels. the level of radioactive iodine in the fuku
we are doing is absolutely in the terms of the nuclear security council resolution, britain, france, america, we have no selfish interests. this is not about libyan oil. we want to stop this decatur murdering his people at the invitation of the arab league. this is not iraq or what has happened in the past. this is a about a much more multilateral and fair future where the arab states are asking us to do with them what we are currently engaged in. >> there is a clear vision that you want...
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he blamed america and israel for the current unrest. the operation room is in tel aviv, which is plotting to destabilize the arab world, he said. the people are only imitators. the operation room is in tel aviv, and it is run by the white house. the president's supporters also came on to the streets. until today's outburst, today's leader had been an important ally in the war on terror, but this is an uncertain time, when nothing can be taken for granted. peter boyle, bbc news. >> and clashed with iranian police. witnesses described thousands of police and militia on the streets using batons and tear gas to disperse protesters. we understand dozens of people have been affected. bahrain has seen another day of protests with thousands in the streets. the rulers of bahrain have sought to have talks to ease tensions. brazilian police have been questioning a man accused of driving his car high speed through a crowd in a southern city. at least 40 were injured. the accused man says he accelerated in self-defense because cyclists were banging
he blamed america and israel for the current unrest. the operation room is in tel aviv, which is plotting to destabilize the arab world, he said. the people are only imitators. the operation room is in tel aviv, and it is run by the white house. the president's supporters also came on to the streets. until today's outburst, today's leader had been an important ally in the war on terror, but this is an uncertain time, when nothing can be taken for granted. peter boyle, bbc news. >> and...
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his mission has been to pronlt a new america after -- to project a nu america after iraq, and very aware that gaddafi has accused the u.s. of planning a no-fly zone to steal libyan oil and some opposition groups are just as wary. >> this is not about the united states. it's not about western powers, european powers. it's about the people of the region and in this case the people of libya. >> obama's dilemma is that doing nothing runs a terrible risk. in reined the international community stood by -- rwanda the international community stood by as 800,000 were massacred and in bosnia a no-fly zone was not enough to prevent slaughter. in wap in the exclusive metro -- in wap in the scluche metro between the senators and congress, the world is keshed about what would -- is concerned about what would happen if americanot lead. >> against the popular movement of the people without recourse is serious question for all of us. >> if we stand by and let it happen, for sure, that will be a black mark on our record for a long time. >> but obama has given pause by the military reality, too. the u.s. m
his mission has been to pronlt a new america after -- to project a nu america after iraq, and very aware that gaddafi has accused the u.s. of planning a no-fly zone to steal libyan oil and some opposition groups are just as wary. >> this is not about the united states. it's not about western powers, european powers. it's about the people of the region and in this case the people of libya. >> obama's dilemma is that doing nothing runs a terrible risk. in reined the international...
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worse, it said, than america's most serious nuclear accident. >> the japan incident actually appears to be more serious than three mile island. to what extent, we don't know now. they're unfolding very rapidly on an hour by hour, day by day basis and there are conflicting reports. we don't really know in detail what is happening. in 1979 there was a partial meltdown at three mile island in pennsylvania. some radioactivity was released, but it involved just one reactor, not four as in japan. details are really sketchy, but the range of options for tackling the crisis is shrinking. the key task is pumping in water to cool the reactors including the number three reactor where a cloud emerged this morning. the aim is to keep water flowing through to reduce temperatures but this creates steam and too much of it could now another option is to deploy more workers. that's hazardous. reactor three is giving off so much radiation, people can't get close. reactor four, the tank holding rods is holding -- leaking water and if it runs dry, there would be a leak. one plan is to drop water by helic
worse, it said, than america's most serious nuclear accident. >> the japan incident actually appears to be more serious than three mile island. to what extent, we don't know now. they're unfolding very rapidly on an hour by hour, day by day basis and there are conflicting reports. we don't really know in detail what is happening. in 1979 there was a partial meltdown at three mile island in pennsylvania. some radioactivity was released, but it involved just one reactor, not four as in...
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. >> welcome to our viewers in america and around the globe. the turmoil in libya continues. they have launched fresh attacks in the east of the country. at a the hague, the prosecutor for the international criminal court has confirmed he will investigate muammar gaddafi and his inner circle for crimes against humanity. president obama again demanded that the embattled libyan leaders step down. >> the violence must stop. muammar gaddafi has lost legitimacy to lead, and he must leave. those who perpetrate violence against the libyan people will be held accountable. the aspirations of the libyan people our freedom, democracy and dignity. and they must be met. >> we will have more from washington shortly. paris, we have this report from -- first, we have this report on the counterattack. >> after yesterday's, rebel volunteers were in a high state of nervousness. after an air raid on the town by planes from colonel gaddafi's air force, the nervousness increased. one person let off a grenade. for the most part, these are not trained soldiers. discipline is not existence -- is non-
. >> welcome to our viewers in america and around the globe. the turmoil in libya continues. they have launched fresh attacks in the east of the country. at a the hague, the prosecutor for the international criminal court has confirmed he will investigate muammar gaddafi and his inner circle for crimes against humanity. president obama again demanded that the embattled libyan leaders step down. >> the violence must stop. muammar gaddafi has lost legitimacy to lead, and he must...
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in the future, that could mean that chinese consumers are buying more exports from countries like america or europe. that could actually -- domestic demand in china could drive global growth around the world. that is not going to happen in the short term. >> thank you very much. this is bbc news. christian dior's a fashion show opens in paris without its controversial designer. and nasa rocket mission had ended in failure twice. it did take off from california, but it did not make it into space. it crashed back to earth. >> ignition of the taurus rockets. >> a perfect start for nasa's latest mission. >> and of climates may affect our lives. >> does minutes into the lodge, there is a problem. >> the flight was going well until the time of separation. >> it fails to separate and the taurus rockets falls back to earth, crashing into the pacific ocean. the flight staff does not know why the 250 million pound mission failed. >> we are all pretty devastated. we will recover. the team will bounce back. they are all profs. -- they are all professionals. >> liftoff. >> two years who earlier, the s
in the future, that could mean that chinese consumers are buying more exports from countries like america or europe. that could actually -- domestic demand in china could drive global growth around the world. that is not going to happen in the short term. >> thank you very much. this is bbc news. christian dior's a fashion show opens in paris without its controversial designer. and nasa rocket mission had ended in failure twice. it did take off from california, but it did not make it into...
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>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> libya's foreign minister flees to britain amid reports that he is severing his links with the good of the regime. rebels in libya are retreating in the face of an advance by government forces. >> they have managed to go a short distance up the road. we have had rounds landing very close to the car. >> the white house refuses to comment on reports that president obama has approved covert support for the libyan rebels. there are sanctions onfor refusing to step down. india's cricket fans celebrate as their team beats pakistan, of their biggest sporting rifle, to reach the finals of the cricket world
>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> libya's foreign minister...
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>> reporter: well, they said, 100%, made in america, vermont. the company is actually based in massachusetts, but this coffee machine was made in china, to we kept it. they do not have a coffee maker. >> no way to know for sure. >> reporter: 40 pages of what constitutes made in america, but there's a lot of wiggle room. and so we're going to dive into that. just why are you able to post "made in the usa" if it's not. >> on the trail. and we're going to cover this issue of partially made in america in the coming days. if you want to take a house tour, by the way, check out product by product at your leisure, how much they cost. it's at abcnews.com/worldnews. >>> and coming up, new proof that sleepless americans are a menace behind the wheel. yeah right! i'm a working woman. and i'm busy. why should osteoporosis therapy disrupt my morning routine? with new atelvia there's no wait. unlike other osteoporosis medicines... atelvia has a delayed- release formulation... so you can take it right after breakfast and help protect your bones. do not take at
>> reporter: well, they said, 100%, made in america, vermont. the company is actually based in massachusetts, but this coffee machine was made in china, to we kept it. they do not have a coffee maker. >> no way to know for sure. >> reporter: 40 pages of what constitutes made in america, but there's a lot of wiggle room. and so we're going to dive into that. just why are you able to post "made in the usa" if it's not. >> on the trail. and we're going to cover...
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america insists any decision to impose a no-fly zone should be made by the united nations. the bombardment continues as more air attacks. ivory coast hundreds of thousands flee the fighting over last year's disputed elections. welcome to bbc news. accused of trading on a legal tip-off, now the biggest insider trading trial in u.s. history. police investigate an organized crime syndicate that operated around the world. hello there as forces step up offenses against rebel areas, president obama's top national security advisors meet to outline what steps are realistic. washington as underscored any authorization of a no-fly zone must come from a united nation security council. >> colnel kadafi presented a front since the rebellion in his country began and more evidence of the fighting that split libya. these pictures show the situation a few days ago. government troops showing off flashes of what they claim is rebel held a&m mission. rebel forces say the situation in the city is very critical with fierce battles taking place. >> i don't think we can stand aside to let that hap
america insists any decision to impose a no-fly zone should be made by the united nations. the bombardment continues as more air attacks. ivory coast hundreds of thousands flee the fighting over last year's disputed elections. welcome to bbc news. accused of trading on a legal tip-off, now the biggest insider trading trial in u.s. history. police investigate an organized crime syndicate that operated around the world. hello there as forces step up offenses against rebel areas, president obama's...
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the people came out to give collective thanks to britain, france, and america. the east is reveling in the warm glow of liberation. they know that many others are still battling under siege. this is where the -- what the rebels and civilians are facing. they seem to show his forces attacking from the desert. controlling the sky is not enough. they will need coalitions to bomb the site. the rebels are a poor match for government forces. if the composition can retake it, they will control the east. dozens of government troops have been detained by the rebels. they're being held in a prison in benghazi. some have been paraded in front of the cameras, and courage to say they will be well treated and they were forced to fight for colonel gaddafi. we met some wounded soldiers who say they were doing their duty. this man was shot six times. he is ready to face whatever judgment he is given even if that means death. we protect his identity. he did myths civilians have been killed. he says something strange has come to libya and forced both sides to reach a peaceful reso
the people came out to give collective thanks to britain, france, and america. the east is reveling in the warm glow of liberation. they know that many others are still battling under siege. this is where the -- what the rebels and civilians are facing. they seem to show his forces attacking from the desert. controlling the sky is not enough. they will need coalitions to bomb the site. the rebels are a poor match for government forces. if the composition can retake it, they will control the...
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welcome to bbc news broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. coming up a little later for you, we have a special report following afghanistan's new army recruits and how they are preparing to face the taliban. and the most expensive musical in broadway history has had its opening postponed for a sixth time. welcome once again. pro government forces in libya have tend up their onslaught against the rebels who are leaving after a sustained bombardment. reports from the west say many parts of the town have been destroyed in the recent fighting of recent days with the initiative appearing to swing toward the government, colonel gaddafi's son has ordered a full-scale reaction to quash the rebellion. here is a report from tripoli. >> the rebels and the news teams following them are easy targets on an open road in the desert. this is near an oil town and they were falling back. the rebels have gone up and down this road, but the gaddafi forces have more firepower. >> gaddafi fights with airplanes, you know, big ones and we don't have anything. >> colo
welcome to bbc news broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. coming up a little later for you, we have a special report following afghanistan's new army recruits and how they are preparing to face the taliban. and the most expensive musical in broadway history has had its opening postponed for a sixth time. welcome once again. pro government forces in libya have tend up their onslaught against the rebels who are leaving after a sustained bombardment. reports from the...
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america's last surviving world war one veteran died on sunday at the age of 110. he enlisted in the army in 1917 at 16 and campaigned for greater recognition of his fellow soldiers. he died of natural causes on sunday at his home in west virginia. hollywood film actress jane russell has died in california at the age of 89. the brunet bombshell became a sex symbol in the 1940's and was one of the most popular stars at the box office. at 90, jane russell met director -- 19, jane russell met director howard hughes, who launched her career. >> you mustn't. you hurt yourself. >> the phrase "mean, moody, and magnificent," was coined for jane russell, in a film which shocked the sensors and to ban it for two years. she was the protege of howard hughes, the aviator and film producer. he used his special knowledge of engineering to design a special brought for the 19 year- old. >> it was a contraption, and it was not comfortable or rubble of the time. i did not want to do 103 takes on that subject, so i just wore my own drop. i could see what he was trying to do, and i put
america's last surviving world war one veteran died on sunday at the age of 110. he enlisted in the army in 1917 at 16 and campaigned for greater recognition of his fellow soldiers. he died of natural causes on sunday at his home in west virginia. hollywood film actress jane russell has died in california at the age of 89. the brunet bombshell became a sex symbol in the 1940's and was one of the most popular stars at the box office. at 90, jane russell met director -- 19, jane russell met...
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on "washington journal", a report on america's fiscal management. then a discussion on unrest in the arab world with the former u.s. ambassador to morocco. live at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c- span. >> this weekend on "book tv". a panel discussion on john failedey, jr.'s assassination attempt of ronald reagan. throughout the weekend, from the virginia festival of the book, panels on madison and science, the vietnam war, the founding fathers, and religion. find the complete schedule at booktv.org. >> the century foundation released a report on the prospects for peace in afghanistan. the report's authors argue for a negotiated political settlement with the taliban. the century foundations international task force on afghanistan presented the report at the national press club. this is one hour. thank you for joining us today. if all of you had time this morning to see an op-ed in "the new york times" entitled " selling the afghan war", our speakers make the case for what could be the next steps in thinking through a complex set of challenges. i am going to
on "washington journal", a report on america's fiscal management. then a discussion on unrest in the arab world with the former u.s. ambassador to morocco. live at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c- span. >> this weekend on "book tv". a panel discussion on john failedey, jr.'s assassination attempt of ronald reagan. throughout the weekend, from the virginia festival of the book, panels on madison and science, the vietnam war, the founding fathers, and religion. find the complete...
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. >> hey, america. >> reporter: the host of a new travel show on the oprah winfrey network. >> it's called "rolling around the world with zach anner." >> reporter: and this isn't your typical travel show. >> me going to different cities around the country and then exploring them in a way that incorporates, you know, improv and meeting unique individuals and embracing the true spirit of travel where everything can go wrong and you just have to roll with it and have a good time. >> reporter: anner specializes in comedy. >> i have something called cerebral palsy, which i believe is the sexiest of the palsies. >> reporter: and has a positive outlook on life. >> when life gives you wheelchair, make lemonade. >> reporter: but getting a show of his own was no easy task. after auditioning with thousands of other americans, he was selected as a top ten finalist and headed to l.a. to film the reality show "win your own show." >> it was super fast paced. there was very little sleep. >> reporter: both finalists were awarded their own shows on the network. the most challenging part, keeping his win a s
. >> hey, america. >> reporter: the host of a new travel show on the oprah winfrey network. >> it's called "rolling around the world with zach anner." >> reporter: and this isn't your typical travel show. >> me going to different cities around the country and then exploring them in a way that incorporates, you know, improv and meeting unique individuals and embracing the true spirit of travel where everything can go wrong and you just have to roll with it...
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america's diner is always open. nearby homes. authorities >>> a county's rising water levels on the san joaquin river are threatening nearby homes. authorities are asking 125 residents of four r.v. parks in newman to evacuate voluntaryly but most are refusing to go. a shelter was set up in patterson but last night it was empty. the rain plus snow runoff is keeping the river high and it is expected to stay that way for at least five more days. >>> another big danger lingering from the recent storms. landslides, several slides in recent weeks have already forced people out of their homes. len ramirez on why one expert says more may be on their way. len? >> reporter: well, ken, the landslides are popping up all over the bay area right now including this one behind me here. just off sierra road in the east foothills of san jose. now, fortunately this slide which you can see here the earth just broke away and is going downhill in several spots there. this slide is in an area that is unpopulated but that is not the case with another sl
america's diner is always open. nearby homes. authorities >>> a county's rising water levels on the san joaquin river are threatening nearby homes. authorities are asking 125 residents of four r.v. parks in newman to evacuate voluntaryly but most are refusing to go. a shelter was set up in patterson but last night it was empty. the rain plus snow runoff is keeping the river high and it is expected to stay that way for at least five more days. >>> another big danger lingering...
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it will go on sale in north america starting in mid 2012, when 6 0 mi. battery will start at 57,400, 23 0 mi. option will cost $10,000 more, to 300 mi. option $20,000 more than that. >> darya: there's a new top smart phone, it's not the blackberry or the iphone, it android is now the most use smart phone operating system. nearly one other three smart phones are running google, only two years after it was introduced android is just ahead of a blackberry controlling 30 percent of the market levels iphone, the other of the most hyped comes in there. >> mark: at love it. but not for phone calls. we'll all look patchy drizzle, a few degrees and san francisco. a high near 60 this sector noon.so after noon. >> darya: election of 80, have seen the benefit of snow, maybe even little more and you only need chains on eight, it could be really fun. >> louisa: absolutely, especially after all that fresh news snow right now looks like all the moisture is very light here in the bay and estimate those roads wet this morning he might need to use your windshield wiper occ
it will go on sale in north america starting in mid 2012, when 6 0 mi. battery will start at 57,400, 23 0 mi. option will cost $10,000 more, to 300 mi. option $20,000 more than that. >> darya: there's a new top smart phone, it's not the blackberry or the iphone, it android is now the most use smart phone operating system. nearly one other three smart phones are running google, only two years after it was introduced android is just ahead of a blackberry controlling 30 percent of the market...
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a surrender ended indication of what i believe to be the main response of this committee to protect america from terrorist attacks. >> mark: we will follow this and bring you updates for the morning. >> darya: we'll be back with more of a few minutes, here's a live look roadside you can see the tree blowing, cool clouds there are not flat they're very puffy. we'll be right back. @@@ oh, i'll borrow hailey's. you're downloading movies. fast! from here? where is her cord?! we switched to at&t high speed internet and got wireless access. no more cords. wireless, okay, honestly, can i just get a cord, please? dad, the cord's invisible. [ female announcer ] for a limited time, call to get high speed internet for just $14.95 a month for 12 months with a 1-year price guarantee. it's our fastest internet for the price. oooh. videos online? here? how much is that? nothin'. at&t high speed internet at home includes access here. our invisible cord is really long, dad. oooh. [ female announcer ] get access to the entire at&t national wi-fi network for no extra charge. so for a limited time, get high sp
a surrender ended indication of what i believe to be the main response of this committee to protect america from terrorist attacks. >> mark: we will follow this and bring you updates for the morning. >> darya: we'll be back with more of a few minutes, here's a live look roadside you can see the tree blowing, cool clouds there are not flat they're very puffy. we'll be right back. @@@ oh, i'll borrow hailey's. you're downloading movies. fast! from here? where is her cord?! we switched...
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>>> good morning, america. and this morning, flood zone. rising waters in the northeast, sink cars and homes, as swollen rivers close roads and cause mudslides. and two feet of snow paralyzed northern new york and new england. >>> one and a half men. cbs fires charlie sheen. but the star says his former bosses are the losers and threatens a big lawsuit. he wields a machete as he launches his craziest video yet. >> you shun me. not anymore. winning. >>> royal walkabout. under tight security. prince william and kate middleton make an unexpected visit to the heart of northern ireland this morning. >>> and newlyweds knocked over by a monster wave, all caught on tape. the wedding pictures that got all washed up. >>> good morning, america. on this fat tuesday. of course, weddings are supposed to be memorable. but this couple from california got a little bit more than they bargained for, don't you think? >> they had the pacific coming right up in their grille. that was really something. those kids are going to remember that one forever. >>> we hav
>>> good morning, america. and this morning, flood zone. rising waters in the northeast, sink cars and homes, as swollen rivers close roads and cause mudslides. and two feet of snow paralyzed northern new york and new england. >>> one and a half men. cbs fires charlie sheen. but the star says his former bosses are the losers and threatens a big lawsuit. he wields a machete as he launches his craziest video yet. >> you shun me. not anymore. winning. >>> royal...
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trans america pyramid. clouds in the mix this morning. the latest on your forecast in a minute. [ wheezing breaths ] [ woman ] the first time i smoked, i was 13. i was in a hurry to grow up and wanted to look cool. big tobacco knew it, and they preyed on me. i'm here to tell you that big tobacco hasn't changed. they continue to profit... by selling kids the same lies... to get them to use... the same deadly products. don't be big tobacco's next victim. >> james: 10:30 a.m. topping our stories new documents show the events leading up to the gas line explosion. those documents report powers was lost at a control station. that is what caused the pressure spike. jury help explain what he found surprising about this report. >> this uprisings were pg&e did not know high-pressure gas transmission line was under control for an hour. nobody knew what the pressure was, what was controlling the valve. the bell will open automatically. the scary part is one of the readings that were indicated was 623 lbs. per square inch. that is one-and-a-half times
trans america pyramid. clouds in the mix this morning. the latest on your forecast in a minute. [ wheezing breaths ] [ woman ] the first time i smoked, i was 13. i was in a hurry to grow up and wanted to look cool. big tobacco knew it, and they preyed on me. i'm here to tell you that big tobacco hasn't changed. they continue to profit... by selling kids the same lies... to get them to use... the same deadly products. don't be big tobacco's next victim. >> james: 10:30 a.m. topping our...